Inspire me: show me your workshop

[BRad704]

Originally Posted by rousseau

Uh, how do you guys keep your floors looking so clean? And some of these are in regular rooms in houses, even! Every time I clean my chain I get grease and citrus degreaser all over the floor of my shed. I spread old newspapers underneath my workstand, but I still do a number on the floor itself.



How can anyone do mechanical work involving lubrication without making a mess of the floor? What's wrong with me?

I put an extra shop towel or old T shirt on the floor under the bike, do the messy work and use the towel to clean up whatever else gets on the floor. Not much issue after that.


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[kppolich]

just getting started, need a fridge and bigger fan!

[FastforaSlowGuy]

Originally Posted by RobJ

What is the red peg board system you've got there? I may need to look into that.

[R3awak3n]

still work in progress...

[chiasticon]

^^^ that looks great! bonus points for the pooch hangin' while you wrench!

is that a camera? if I had that, my wife would be like "you're STILL wrapping that bar tape!?! wow, you're really bad at that! I'd just give up if I were you!"

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by chiasticon

^^^ that looks great! bonus points for the pooch hangin' while you wrench!

is that a camera? if I had that, my wife would be like "you're STILL wrapping that bar tape!?! wow, you're really bad at that! I'd just give up if I were you!"

thank you. My new doggo is awesome. He is not allowed in the shop anymore though, somehow I forgot to close the door and he got in there, locked himself in there and destroyed anything that was in boxes on the floor.

He loooooved chewing on a campy lever (broken one at least), the plastic hood makes a great dog toy.

and yes that is a camera but wife has no access to it

[cadence90]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

still work in progress...

Braaaaavo. That is a nice one!

x2 on the pooch points.
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[RobJ]

Originally Posted by FastforaSlowGuy

What is the red peg board system you've got there? I may need to look into that.

That’s just the standard white pegboard from HD cut down to size and then I sprayed the whole thing red. Wanted to add some color and it’s easier on the eyes than the expanse of white.

[donevwil]

Paulo, Nice shop, cute pup, better calendar...

Now build some bikes!

[R3awak3n]

thanks everyone and I should say,


thank you Evan (donevwil) for the awesome Eddy calendar. He sent it to me early this year while I still live in Brooklyn, knowing that eventually would have a place in my shop and it is probably one of my favorite things I have hanging on the wall.


My new doggo name is Stacks. We adopted him from the local humane society. He is 2 and is amazing. We lost our dog Gus this summer, he was the best. We missed having a dog so much that we broke our rule of, we are going to wait a year. Got Stacks (Short Stacks is his full name) and he has been a great guy.

[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by FastforaSlowGuy

Very well sorted setup there (as one would expect from the Spud). I'd not thought of a fridge, but that suddenly feels as essential as lights.

And windows...overlooking a deck!

I'm happy to have a dedicated room in the basement, with heat, power, lights and a door to close. Previous owner of the house lined the entire shop with pegboard...we moved in two years ago, I'm just now sorting out how I really want it arranged...and how bikes can share a space with woodworking equipment...

[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by gone

I have two serious problems with my workshop:

1. I have the terrible habit of finishing a job and walking away and/or starting the next one before I clean up and put my tools away.

Those of us with ADD don't have that problem...we never finish a job (according to my wife!).

But seriously...professionals define "cleaning and putting away tools" as part of the job, versus a separate task...

[Ungaro]

Andy, how do you like that Husky tool box? Just picked one up on Black Friday, and plan on using it for the same purpose.

Originally Posted by Andy340

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[cadence90]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

still work in progress...

Looking at this again...is your workshop on the second floor, with the window looks down into that tree? Maybe an upper bedroom converted? If so, how do you get bicycles, etc. up there? The stairs are wide and comfortable enough?



Also, for some reason I really like those Elephant NFEs. The color is so perfect; I always loved the old USFS Internationals that were that color....talk about patina! And the photo in the "Snow" thread is nice too. Never seen one irl, though, let alone ridden one.
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[bob heinatz]

There are some really cool work areas. I am jealous. Mine is modest but I have got some ideas. Thanks!